Birmingham City vs Wrexham Predicted Lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | EFL League One 2024-25

The Red Dragons have got a better chance over the Blues.

The EFL League One season 2024-25 is on the run and teams have played their initial matches. The EFL League One is the third-tier league in English football. This is one of the lengthiest leagues, as a total of 46 matches will be played by each team.

Currently, the table shows, Wrexham AFC at the top with 13 points and on the other hand, Birmingham FC are in the sixth spot with 10 points. 

The last match played by Birmingham City was against Walsall in a Football League Trophy group stage match, which they lost in penalties. In the same EFL trophy group stage match, Wrexham won their last match against Salford City by a 2-1 score. This upcoming EFL League One fixture is one of the most anticipated matches, as both the teams are unbeaten. 

Kick-Off: 

Tuesday, 17th Sep at 12:30 AM (IST)

Location: St. Andrew’s Stadium, Birmingham

Form: 

Birmingham City (Last five matches): L-W-L-W-W

Wrexham (Last five matches): W-W-W-W-D

Players to Watch

Alfie May (Birmingham City)

Alfie May, an English professional footballer, is one of the most experienced players on the team currently. May is seen fulfilling the role of a dedicated striker. This season, for Birmingham City in four matches, he has scored four goals. His availability in the team adds more depth and experience in the attack. 

Paul Mullin (Wrexham)

Paul Mullin is undoubtedly a great addition to the team since the 2021-22 season. Mullin plays as a forward for Wrexham. He was part of Liverpool and Everton academies.

In the last match against Salford City, Mullin scored the deciding goal for his team. In the 2023-24 League Two season, he scored 24 goals in 38 appearances. 

Match Facts

• Birmingham City’s winning percentage considering their last 10 matches is 60%, whereas they have lost 30% of the matches. 
• Wrexham have managed to avoid any loss in their last five matches. 
• The last time these two teams met was back in 2006, when Birmingham City got a landslide win by a 4-1 score. 

Birmingham City vs Wrexham: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip1: Wrexham to win the match- 3/1 bet365
• Tip2: Both the teams to score the goals- 3/4 bet365
• Tip3: Match will end with goals over 2.5- 17/20 bet365

Injury and Team News

In the Birmingham City side, Keshi Anderson, a winger, might return to the team after a short injury break. Lee Buchanan is still out of the team due to a calf injury. The rest of the team is expected to remain the same as it was against Walsall. 

Phil Parkinson, Wrexham’s coach, will most probably go with his same unbeaten team against Birmingham. Paul Mullin, after returning from a long injury break played the last match and will be leading the attack against Birmingham as well. 

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 9

Birmingham City: 5

Wrexham AFC: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Line-ups for: Birmingham City vs Wrexham

Birmingham City (4-2-3-1)

Allsop; Gardner-Hickman, Klarer, Davies, Khela; Leonard, Iwata; Wright, May, Yokoyama; Stansfield

Wrexham AFC (5-3-2)

Burton; Bolton, Brunt, Scarr, Boyle, Mendy; Forde, Jones, Revav; Faal, Mullin

Match Prediction for: Birmingham City vs Wrexham

This is one of the most anticipated matches of the season. Both the teams are unbeaten till now. The Blues are the hosts for the Red Dragons, which give them an upper hand.

Also, the past stats favour them. However, Wrexham’s performance from their last few matches has been exceptional. Wrexham are more likely to win the match. 

Prediction: Birmingham City 2-3 Wrexham AFC

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

Britain: Sky sports, Sky Go, NOW

Ireland: Sky Sports, Sky Go, NOW

USA: Paramount +

Australia: beIN Sports 3

Denmark: Viaplay Denmark

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